Are you looking to start a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join us for this webinar to hear about the basics of starting a business.



June 1 | 11:00 a.m.

Esta presentación será en español.

En esta presentación cubriremos temas como el significado y la importancia de una marca, la identidad y desarrollo de una marca, y la comprensión de la perspectiva del consumidor. El objetivo final es ayudar a los propietarios de negocios a comprender y desarrollar su marca para ayudarlos a hacer crecer su negocio y su relación con los clientes.

Este seminario web es presentado por Raúl Contreras y Vanesa Quiroz con permiso de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Tri-Cities en colaboración con el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Washington (Washington SBDC).

This is a Spanish webinar. 

The focus of this presentation will revolve around brand. We will cover topics such as the meaning and importance of a brand, brand identity, developing a brand, and understanding the consumer perspective of a brand. The ultimate goal is to help business owners understand and develop their brand to help them grow their business and relationship with their customers.

This webinar is presented by Raul Contreras and Vanesa Quiroz with permission from the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

June 6 | 11:00 a.m.

Join us for our 8-week Caregiver Academy. You'll learn about the caregiver co-op movement and about opening your own business. This academy offers 8 weekly sessions, all virtual and at no-cost.

Starts June 6 | 5:30 p.m.

Does your company plan to sell in foreign markets? Have you considered how to price your products strategically? Join us, along with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW), to learn how you can use these resources to develop your own competitive export pricing strategy.

Topics include:

• An overview of export pricing strategies
• Key considerations when setting export prices
• Present your prices in a professional and confident manner
• Free resources

June 7 | 10:00 a.m.

This course will help you quickly "kick the tires" on your new business idea. In just four, 2-hour virtual sessions, including one-on-one homework assistance with our First Step Business Advisor, you will learn to apply basic business concepts to know if your business goal is realistic and achievable. Must live in Clallam, Jefferson, Skagit, Island or North Snohomish Counties.

Starts June 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Exporting can be a challenging journey for small businesses. The process requires patience, diligence, and a keen understanding of global market trends. At this seminar, small businesses will learn how to navigate the complex world of exporting, avoid costly mistakes, and leverage opportunities for growth from public-sector agency subject matter experts. Join the Washington Export Outreach Team and the Washington Minority Business Development Agency on June 8 in Tacoma for this great seminar.

June 8 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This training provides participants with crucial business elements necessary to set up and operate a successful home-based child care program. This program is geared towards new and established family home providers seeking to strengthen their business practices to meet the expectations for funding opportunities, quality standards, facility upgrades, marketing, financial management, and personnel management.

Each participant will learn how to…

• Identify the components of a business plan including mission and vision statements, and strategic goals as clear reference points that communicate their business philosophy
• Choose a marketing strategy to best support recruitment, retention, and ongoing communication with families
• Explore tools to assist in managing, monitoring, and measuring their financial goals
• Determine eligibility to access city, county, and state resources for tuition subsidy, facility upgrades, and program operation funding
• Identify staffing needs and understand the legal requirements for compensation, benefits, insurance, and workplace safety

June 8 | 5:30 p.m.

Esta presentación será en español.

Durante el seminario, se abordarán los pasos necesarios para obtener una licencia de negocio en Washington State y se discutirán los permisos y regulaciones específicos que se aplican a diferentes tipos de negocios. Además, se proporcionará información sobre recursos adicionales disponibles para ayudarlo en el proceso de obtención de licencias y permisos.

Presentado por el asesor de negocios: Jorge Estefan de Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County.

This is a Spanish webinar. 

This webinar will discuss the steps required to obtain a business license in Washington State and the permits and regulations that apply to different types of businesses. In addition, information will be provided on additional resources available to assist you in the process of obtaining licenses and permits.

This webinar is presented by Jorge Estefan from the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County in collaboration with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

June 13 | 11:00 a.m.

Let’s talk about MONEY. Did you know almost everyone has mistaken beliefs around money? And so often those beliefs can limit financial growth. In this webinar, we are diving into money blocks and how to reframe our ideas around money. Whether you are a startup or an established business, get a refresh on how to think about money. Plus, get solid examples of how to raise your pricing and create higher value for what you do.

June 15 | 11:00 a.m.